Introduction
Beauty is a culturally defined concept and ideal. What is determined to be "beautiful" largely changes by region, culture, religion, and philosophy. With the onset of mass media, beauty has become a big business from huge cosmetic companies to cosmetic surgery. The quest for "beauty" has led many to take drastic measures in almost every area of the world. Your Challenge:
Explore the concept of beauty in art, music, and literature. KIDS CREATED
Assessment
Rubric What can you use as a collaborative environment?
A shared working space is helpful for a successful challenge. The workspace should be available to students 24/7, include needed resources, access to activities, a calendar, and serve as a communication channel with the teacher and between team members.
Team Formation - How will you form teams?
In today’s workforce, individuals with various skill sets typically work together in teams on specific projects or challenges. During this team formation stage, it is important to consider roles and responsibilities and discuss the developmental nature of teams.
What are some possible Guiding Questions?
Is there a difference between beauty and attractiveness?
Think of beauty as- obsession
neglect
respect
Fibonaci Sequence-Golden Ratio concepts of beauty
Renaissance Beauty What are some possible Guiding Activities:
Stage Moms
Cultural Plunge-The Unlovely
Explorations of beauty in Disney Characters
Interview people who have "beauty" as a career What are some possible Guiding Resources:
Dove Real Beauty Campaign
What would you do?
Student Solutions:
Each challenge is stated broadly enough to allow for a variety of solutions. Each solution should be thoughtful, concrete, actionable, clearly articulated, The solutions presented in a publishable multimedia format such as an enhanced podcast or short video that is
2 - 5 minutes in length
clearly states the challenge
clearly states the solution
presents how the solution was (or could be) implemented
How will (might) you Implement?
The next step is to develop the implementation plan for the solution and put it into action. The scope of implementation will vary greatly depending on time and resources, but even the smallest effort to put the plan into action in a real-life setting is important. How will the students reflect and document
Throughout the process, the students should document their work and reflect on the process. Students are encouraged to document the process through a video or enhanced podcast.Type in the content of your page here.
Beauty
Your Essential Question:
What is beauty?
Introduction
Beauty is a culturally defined concept and ideal. What is determined to be "beautiful" largely changes by region, culture, religion, and philosophy. With the onset of mass media, beauty has become a big business from huge cosmetic companies to cosmetic surgery. The quest for "beauty" has led many to take drastic measures in almost every area of the world.
Your Challenge:
Explore the concept of beauty in art, music, and literature. KIDS CREATED
Assessment
Rubric
What can you use as a collaborative environment?
A shared working space is helpful for a successful challenge. The workspace should be available to students 24/7, include needed resources, access to activities, a calendar, and serve as a communication channel with the teacher and between team members.
Team Formation - How will you form teams?
In today’s workforce, individuals with various skill sets typically work together in teams on specific projects or challenges. During this team formation stage, it is important to consider roles and responsibilities and discuss the developmental nature of teams.
What are some possible Guiding Questions?
Is there a difference between beauty and attractiveness?
Think of beauty as- obsession
neglect
respect
Fibonaci Sequence-Golden Ratio concepts of beauty
Renaissance Beauty
What are some possible Guiding Activities:
Stage Moms
Cultural Plunge-The Unlovely
Explorations of beauty in Disney Characters
Interview people who have "beauty" as a career
What are some possible Guiding Resources:
Dove Real Beauty Campaign
What would you do?
Student Solutions:
Each challenge is stated broadly enough to allow for a variety of solutions. Each solution should be thoughtful, concrete, actionable, clearly articulated, The solutions presented in a publishable multimedia format such as an enhanced podcast or short video that is
How will (might) you Implement?
The next step is to develop the implementation plan for the solution and put it into action. The scope of implementation will vary greatly depending on time and resources, but even the smallest effort to put the plan into action in a real-life setting is important.
How will the students reflect and document
Throughout the process, the students should document their work and reflect on the process. Students are encouraged to document the process through a video or enhanced podcast.Type in the content of your page here.